Hilltop Playground will remain open during the repair to the see-saw bumper. The scope of work consists of removing and replacing the bumper and patching the safety surface. Robert A. Bothman (Construction), Community Playgrounds and Robertson Industries (wearing branded safety vests) will perform the repairs throughout the week.

The area of work will be fenced for the week. For your safety, please do not enter the fenced area.

]]>Hilltop (Sundial) Park Grand Opening!http://sfrecpark.org/event/hilltop-sundial-park-grand-opening/
Sat, 03 Dec 2016 18:00:00 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=106815Join Rec and Park, Parks 94124 and the Trust for Public Land for the grand opening of Hilltop Park on Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at La Salle … Continue reading →]]>

Join Rec and Park, Parks 94124 and the Trust for Public Land for the grand opening of Hilltop Park on Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at La Salle & Whitney Young Circle. Music, food, speeches, and skateboarding! FREE!

For more information, please contact Philip Vitale from the Trust for Public Land at philip.vitale@tpl.org or (415) 495-5660 x 279.

Construction is progressing and the vision for Hilltop Park is coming to life. For months the site looked messy due to all the subsurface work and now the distinguishing site features, throughout the park, are taking shape. How exciting!

So what happened in the past few months?

February-March focused on demolition and subsurface work. Failing trees were removed per the recommendation of a certified arborist, obsolete features were off-hauled and earth graded to new contours. During these months, the team addressed unforeseen site conditions that were revealed by demolition.

April-May focused on the subsurface utilities and structural foundations which included tasks such as digging the trenches for electrical and plumbing, installing and interconnecting the utility lines and rerouting lines due to unforeseen site conditions.

In June, the final vision started to come to life. The concrete walls were formed and poured for the accessible paths, the seat walls, retaining edges showing us a glimpse of the final product. The skate park builders will begin the final grading creating the concave/convex curves for the exciting ride on wheels.

A sincere thank you to the Bayview community and Hilltop Park stakeholders who have given input over the last year and half on the renovation at Hilltop Park. We have completed the design and anticipate to start construction this Fall.

As a refresher, Hilltop Park is 3.58 acre park owned by the City of San Francisco, but in need of a renovation. This project received a grant from the State of California to fund the renovation. The Trust for Public Land is managing the project, with support from the Recreation and Parks Department. The new park design – based on numerous community workshops, focus groups, an volunteer clean up days – includes two playgrounds, new seating throughout the park, improved ADA accessible pathways, new trails, new picnic area, new adult fitness area, improved lawn, improved sundial plaza, new entry and landscaping, and improved skatepark and viewing/seating area. The park will have a California native and drought tolerant plant palette.

On Wednesday, June 3rd, the Recreation and Park Commission’s Capital Committee reviewed the project and design for the Hilltop Park Renovation Project and funding for the skatepark portion of the project, funded by the Community Opportunity Fund Project. The hearing went well, and this will now be reviewed and potentially approved on June 18th, at a hearing of the Recreation and Park Commission. More information on the hearing is available here: http://sfrecpark.org/about/recreation-park-commission/.

Join the Trust for Public Land, the Bayview YMCA, Parks94124, Habitat for Humanity and the City of SF Rec & Park Dept for a community volunteer event at Hilltop Park on Saturday April 18, 2015.

We’ll be performing a thorough spruce-up of this vibrant neighborhood recreational space: underbrush removal, litter-pick-up, and playground clean-up. Prior to the gardening work, YMCA staff will be on-site to lead a Mini- Boot Camp with fitness exercises and gentle stretches. Lunch will be provided for free. And after the volunteer workparty, you’re invited to come along on a less than 1-mile walk (or take the #44 bus) to nearby Heron’s Head Park for a free Eco-festival, Bayview Shines.

For more information or to RSVP, please email recparkvolunteer@sfgov.org or call 415-831-6333.

]]>Hilltop Park Renovation – Community Meetinghttp://sfrecpark.org/event/hilltop-park-renovation-community-meeting/
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 02:00:00 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=59539Two years ago, the Bayview community came together to design a concept plan for Hilltop Park. Now, with funding, the park renovation is going to be a reality! Join us for the … Continue reading →]]>

Two years ago, the Bayview community came together to design a concept
plan for Hilltop Park. Now, with funding, the park renovation is going to
be a reality!

Join us for the kick off meeting to learn about the project and how you can
be involved in this excellent community park!

All ages welcome
Refreshments served

]]>Hilltop Park Renovation – Community Meetinghttp://sfrecpark.org/hilltop-park-renovation-community-meeting/
Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:25:17 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=59537Two years ago, the Bayview community came together to design a concept plan for Hilltop Park. Now, with funding, the park renovation is going to be a reality! Join us for the kick off meeting to learn about the project and how you can be involved in this excellent community … Continue reading →]]>

Two years ago, the Bayview community came together to design a concept
plan for Hilltop Park. Now, with funding, the park renovation is going to
be a reality!

Join us for the kick off meeting to learn about the project and how you can
be involved in this excellent community park!